Chickahominy House Square Biscuits
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2 c. flour
2 1/2 level tsp. baking powder
1/2 level tsp. baking soda
pinch salt
4 level tbs. lard*
1 c. buttermilk
*Lard is the shortening used for
these biscuits. If using another shortening,
increase amount to 5-6 tbs.
Into a large bowl, sift together flour,
baking powder, baking soda and salt.
With a knife or pastry blender,
cut in lard until mixture is the
consistency of cornmeal.
Handling as little as possible,
mix in buttermilk.
On a floured board, roll or
pat out with hands until 1/2" thick.
Cut into 3" squares.
Arrange in pan and bake in
425F oven until golden brown, about 15 min.
Serve hot from oven.
Makes 12.
Nutrients per biscuit: 117 calories,
4.7g fat (36% total calories),
4.75mg cholesterol, 134 mg sodium.
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